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Alsat-3A is an Algerian Earth observation satellite operated by the Algerian Space Agency, designed to capture high-resolution images of Earth’s surface, resource management, and disaster response. Launched on 15 January 2026 using Long March 2C,[1] the satellite was developed through a collaboration between Algeria and China. It represents an advancement over the earlier Alsat-2 series (Alsat-2A, Alsat-2B) in terms of imaging resolution and technical capabilities.[2][3][4]

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  1. ^ “Algerian surveillance satellite launched by Chinese rocket”. Janes. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ^ “Algeria Launches its Next Generation Earth Observation Satellite, ALSAT-3A”. Space in Africa. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  3. ^ “Algeria Successfully Launches Alsat-3A Satellite”. AL24 News. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  4. ^ “China launches AlSat-3A for Algeria, Ceres-1 sea launch adds to Tianqi constellation”. SpaceNews. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.